Mass Casualty Incidents
As the military saying goes, “Prior planning prevents poor performance.” This phrase can be applied to preparing for mass casualty incidents. Check this page for articles and resources on ensuring you and your department are ready for the unexpected, as well as the latest updates on major incidents in the United States and across the world.
MedStar’s Matt Zavadsky and NASEMSO’s Dia Gainor discuss traffic incident management and EMS’s role in multi-agency response after 133 vehicle pileup
Breaking down police, fire rescue, EMS roles in a traffic incident management system
Brian Hupp, director of EMS at the Maury Regional Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss tabletop MCI exercises
The militants opened fire from four off-road vehicles on worshippers inside the mosque during a sermon, blocking off escape routes by blowing up cars
Boston EMS said they have procedures to respond to shootings, but a security expert said it may not be enough
Both rescuers and local residents alike stood atop the remains of apartment complexes, looking through the rubble
Turkey dispatched emergency aid to northern Iraq as officials expressed their “deep sadness” at the tragedy
Our co-hosts talk about what EMS professionals need to do in order to prepare for a mass shooting
Husband and wife EMS providers Mike and Jamie Shaw said they are haunted by images of the blood-soaked scene
Torie McCallum’s sister-in-law, who was pregnant, and her two nieces and nephew died in the shooting
Officials thanked Sutherland Springs EMS providers for helping ensure speedy treatment of the wounded
The expectation of civilians to respond to emergencies has expanded from care of close friends and family to caring for bystanders and stopping attackers
The gunman, dressed in black tactical gear, fired an assault rifle as he walked down the center aisle during worship services
Authorities said a man walked into the First Baptist Church and began shooting, killing multiple people and wounding others
The three hours of recordings released Friday provide a clearer picture of how firefighters and emergency medical crews responded
This AMR crew was working the night a gunman opened fire on 22,000 Las Vegas concert attendees
Users of the free 911 CDMX app can now get sound and vibration alerts for any quake strong enough to threaten damage in the city
The rented Home Depot van drove onto a busy bicycle path and struck several people, then the driver emerged from the vehicle screaming
Michaels said he wanted to give back to those who protected the city during the shooting
Officials said the death toll could rise as many of those who escaped have suffered extensive burns
As we face more and different disasters, communities must consider the special needs of the pediatric portion that makes up one quarter of the population
Chad Robertson has started the Las Vegas First Responder Thank You Fund with the goal of raising $100,000 to deliver 1,000 gift baskets to responders
Musicians On Call, an organization that brings live music to hospital patients, brought four country acts to serenade the crowd
“In our 10 year experience as the first responder in Mogadishu, we haven’t seen anything like this,” the Aamin Ambulance service said
“We were able to handle it because of our people, our training, our professionalism and our equipment and our relationships,” Chief Greg Cassell said
Emergency response planning and training for outdoor mass casualty events has forever changed after the events in Las Vegas
Erin Veronick moved to Las Vegas about four years ago and was one of the first on the scene of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history
While bullets were still flying, Scott Pettersen found an ambulance without a crew inside to help gunshot victims
Doctors said it’s a miracle Christina Kitcat is alive after the bullet tore through her arm and into her heart and lung
EMS1 readers debate over whether or not EMS providers should be sent into a scene before it is neutralized to treat trauma victims
The 41-foot medical ambulance bus provides on-scene rehab and mass casualty incident response
High-end restaurants are making rounds to feed firefighters, EMTs and police officers
Our co-hosts discuss the challenges of educating and training citizens in light of the Las Vegas shooting
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